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Table 1 Johner-Wruh scoring system

From: Application of unilateral external fixation by the “joystick technique” in the treatment of pediatric tibia shaft fractures: technical note

 

Excellent

Good

Medium

Poor

Infection/non-healing

No

No

No

Yes

Neurovascular injury

No

Mild

Moderate

Severe

Varus and valgus deformities

No

2°–5°

6°–10°

 > 10°

Anterior and posterior bending deformities

0°–5°

6°–10°

11°–20°

 > 20°

Rotation deformity

0°–5°

6°–10°

11°–20°

 > 20°

Shortening deformity

0°–5°

6°–10°

11°–20°

 > 20°

Knee range of motion

Unlimited

 > 80%

 > 75%

 < 75%

Ankle range of motion

Unlimited

 > 75%

 > 50%

 < 50%

Pain

No

Occasional

Moderate

Severe

Gait

Normal

Normal

Mild limp

Obvious limp

Daily activities

Unrestricted

Restricted

Severely restricted

Unable to take care of yourself